feathery
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The team found eight references to this thorny species, known as Vachellia leucophloea, which has feathery leaves, pale yellow bark, and white flowers.
From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026
After reaching for the stars in his first show for Chanel, new chief designer Matthieu Blazy took a feathery flight of fancy for his debut Haute Couture collection inspired by birds and nature on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
My friend goes for Netflix’s original seasonal blockbuster, “Fireplace For Your Home,” which shows nothing but a burning wonder slowly fading to glowing coals and feathery ash.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025
Even when Sinner tapped into his normally impenetrable return game, Alcaraz found more variety, mixing in feathery drop shots and flicking balls off his shoelaces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 7, 2025
He wished me happy birthday and shook my hand—how feathery and unassertive his grip was—and left.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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